KARACHI (Staff Report) – Pakistan’s famous music show Coke Studio has postponed fifth episode of the current season following deadly incident in Makkah where crane collapse caused death of 107 people.
A status on Coke Studio’s facebook page said “our prayers go out for the departed souls and our deepest condolences to their families” and that “as a mark of respect Episode 5 of Coke Studio season 8 will not be released online today”.
The Coke Studio has also updated black profile picture and cover photo to mourn the tragedy.
The tragic incident in Makkah has shocked and grieved the entire nation. Our prayers go out for the departed souls and…
Posted by Coke Studio on Saturday, September 12, 2015
The same post was later shared by Coke Studio’s twitter account as well.
In respect of the tragic incident in Makkah, Episode 5 of #CokeStudio8 will not be released today
— Coke Studio (@cokestudio) September 12, 2015
It is however not clear whether this episode would be aired next week or the music show will follow the schedule onward.
The horrific incident had left at least 47 Pakistani pilgrims injured and claimed almost 107 lives on Friday night.
